Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

The Senior AP Specialist is an integral part of the accounting department and is responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining and creating vendor payment files, and adhering to full cycle Accounts Payable GAAP. This role requires critical thinking and the ability to work cross-functionally with all departments throughout the organization to drive overall process improvements. A successful candidate must have the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full cycle A/P, matching, vouchering, and GL coding.

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms. Process check requests Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks, and distribute checks accordingly.

• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.

• Responsible for ensuring all payables are posted in time for end close.

• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices Utilizes computerized accounting software programs (AS400, APC, Excel, and Word) to perform duties and responsibilities.

• Responsible for reviewing Accounts Payable Aging reports and oversees coding and posting invoices.

• Develops automated spreadsheets.

• Maintains vendor relationships.

• Organizes and maintains retention AP files for required period.

• Review Bills of Lading.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• Assisting and training new and current team members on best AP practices in AS400

• SAP - assist and train team members on new procedures.

• Vendor compliance - new vendor set ups

• Assist with generating reporting for 1099 vendors.

• Assist with outstanding check log.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting related functions.

• Direct SAP accounts payable experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• New ERP implementation

Pay Range: $24.69 - $28.27 Hourly

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability

• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses

• 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match

• Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family member

• Product purchase program